1996 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1996 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 634 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Armada (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 730 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |
